OUR STORY

In the beginning

Originally known as Pippin Foods, the business was founded by our current Managing Director Patrick McCann in 1987.

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Relocation

1 January, 1990

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In 1990, the business now fully established and named Pippin Foods, relocated to a new 5,000sqft building situated within a Government designated Food park at Craigavon

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Further Relocation and Expansion

1 January, 1993

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In 1993, after identifying clear opportunities in the luxury end of the market, the company supported with the assistance of EEC and local government funding, constructed a new purpose built 20,000sqft factory.

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Orchard County Foods

1 January, 1999

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In 1999 the Company changed its name to Orchard County Foods after acquiring the trading assets of this business from Fane Valley Co-Op Ltd.

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Innovation

1 March, 2000

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In the early 2000’s, after recognising the changes in eating habits, the Company began to innovate and explore opportunities to diversify into the new emerging markets for value added healthy eating products.

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Breakthrough

1 January, 2003

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After attending a major food exhibition in London, the Company was introduced to Capespan, , one of the biggest names in the world of fruit.

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Development

1 January, 2007

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The Company continued to also process the old range of apple products.

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Acquisition

1 January, 2009

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In 2009, the Company acquired the fresh-cut fruit division of Wilsons Country Limited.